Civil/Mechanical Design Engineer - Vogtle 1&2

Southern Company • Waynesboro, GA

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Plant Vogtle 1 and 2 is part of the Southern Nuclear Operating Company’s Fleet. We are seeking an experienced civil/mechanical engineer. This position is responsible for providing technical leadership and guidance in the area of Mechanical components/systems and civil evaluations. Responsibilities could also include preparation and coordination of design changes and calculations. The successful candidate should have experience with civil/mechanical components/systems, and an understanding of civil/mechanical component/systems’ performance and regulations used in the nuclear plant environment is a plus. Activities involve identifying industry best practices, developing/maintaining fleet procedures, setting a strategic vision, participation in industry working groups, modification of drawings and calculations, field walkdowns, construction support and troubleshooting.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited college or university, or Professional Engineer license, is required. (Engineering Technology will not be accepted).
• Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering preferred. Electrical, Nuclear, Chemical, and Civil Engineering degrees will be considered based upon the candidate’s experience.
• A strong technical background in mechanical/civil engineering and working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements related to nuclear power generating facilities.
• Three (3) years of experience with mechanical/civil components is preferred. Five (5) or more years of experience with mechanical/civil components is strongly preferred.
• Ability to solve problems and make sound engineering judgments, based on experience and proper application of industry practices, in order to provide timely and appropriate resolutions to mechanical/civil component issues that might impact plant output, operation, or safety.
• Expertise to address operational, maintenance, and reliability issues for mechanical components.
• Ability to develop long range plans and strategies for maintaining or replacing equipment to ensure reliable and economical operation and maintenance of the mechanical components.
• Ability to communicate technical issues and drive problem resolution through various levels of management at the plant sites and corporate office.
• Ability to work effectively across diverse groups at the plant sites and corporate office to drive standard technical solutions to mechanical/civil issues.
• Experience and knowledge to technically interface with vendors and service suppliers on procurement, repair plan development, troubleshooting, and resolving equipment performance problems.
• Ability to ensure SNC stays abreast of emerging issues and technological developments in civil/mechanical components, to work closely with site engineering, maintenance, operations, and work control personnel by providing expertise for assigned components and systems.
• The ability to assist in the development of specifications.
• Ability to initiate, coordinate and oversee multiple complex projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing demands and priorities.
• Ability to use good judgment and make sound engineering and business decisions.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with counterparts at each nuclear plant site.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to be a team player with emphasis on team contribution.
• Self-starter who performs tasks with little supervision or oversight.
• Maintain unescorted access to all SNC facilities.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of civil/mechanical component/systems’ performance and regulations used in the nuclear plant environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical leadership and guidance in the area of Mechanical components/systems and civil evaluations.
• Preparation and coordination of design changes and calculations.
• Identifying industry best practices.
• Developing/maintaining fleet procedures.
• Setting a strategic vision.
• Participation in industry working groups.
• Modification of drawings and calculations.
• Field walkdowns.
• Construction support.
• Troubleshooting.
• Solving problems and making sound engineering judgments, based on experience and proper application of industry practices, in order to provide timely and appropriate resolutions to mechanical/civil component issues that might impact plant output, operation, or safety.
• Addressing operational, maintenance, and reliability issues for mechanical components.
• Developing long range plans and strategies for maintaining or replacing equipment to ensure reliable and economical operation and maintenance of the mechanical components.
• Communicating technical issues and driving problem resolution through various levels of management at the plant sites and corporate office.
• Working effectively across diverse groups at the plant sites and corporate office to drive standard technical solutions to mechanical/civil issues.
• Technically interfacing with vendors and service suppliers on procurement, repair plan development, troubleshooting, and resolving equipment performance problems.
• Ensuring SNC stays abreast of emerging issues and technological developments in civil/mechanical components, to work closely with site engineering, maintenance, operations, and work control personnel by providing expertise for assigned components and systems.
• Assisting in the development of specifications.
• Initiating, coordinating and overseeing multiple complex projects and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Adapting to changing demands and priorities.
• Using good judgment and making sound engineering and business decisions.
• Establishing and maintaining strong working relationships with counterparts at each nuclear plant site.
• Being a team player with emphasis on team contribution.
• Performing tasks with little supervision or oversight.
• Maintaining unescorted access to all SNC facilities.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual incentive awards for eligible employees
• Health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being
• Additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees